Executive Team Leader Specialty Sales (Assistant Manager Merchandising and Service) - South Orange County, CA

Target • Mission Viejo, CA

8d • $83,200 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Team Leader Specialty Sales leads Target’s Apparel & Accessories, Beauty, and Electronics teams to deliver strong guest experiences, sales growth, and effective merchandising. The role combines active selling, visual merchandising, workload planning, inventory and backroom management, team leadership, and operational compliance. The leader builds a guest-first culture, develops team members and Team Leaders, and adapts staffing and priorities to guest traffic and business needs.

This position requires a flexible schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays. The role includes physical and operational responsibilities such as accessing all areas of the building, handling merchandise, climbing ladders, and accurately operating a cash register. A four-year degree or equivalent experience is required.

Requirements

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Comfort dealing with ambiguity.
• Ability to manage conflict, lead others, and hold others accountable.
• Ability to relate well to and interact with all levels of the organization.
• Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision-making, and financial and quantitative analysis.
• Ability to learn and adapt to current technology needs.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
• Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently, including frequently lifting or moving items up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to climb up and down ladders.
• Ability to accurately handle cash register operations.
• Flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Drive total store sales and understand how specialty departments and their teams contribute to store profitability.
• Create a guest-focused culture and lead the team to prioritize the guest experience and meet sales goals.
• Create schedules and make adjustments to align staffing with guest traffic and business needs.
• Plan and manage merchandising and pricing workload, including transitions, revisions, sales plans, sampling, and promotions.
• Assess competitors and use guest insights and feedback to support business objectives.
• Build and manage knowledgeable, passionate consultants across Apparel & Accessories, Beauty, and Electronics.
• Train and manage the sales force using selling techniques.
• Lead backroom processes, organization, layout, and salesfloor replenishment to keep products available to guests.
• Lead teams in creating visual presentations in Apparel & Accessories, Home, Baby, and other seasonally relevant areas.
• Ensure fitting rooms are welcoming and function as an extension of the salesfloor.
• Plan, lead, and follow up on organizational and operational change; anticipate changes in store trends.
• Anticipate staffing needs, plan talent, and recruit for short- and long-term needs.
• Develop and coach team members and Team Leaders; lead onboarding and learning and address product knowledge and skill gaps.
• Set clear expectations and manage performance to establish accountability.
• Provide service and a shopping experience that meets guest needs.
• Model ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, and hold the team accountable to these standards.
• Address store needs, including emergencies and regulatory visits.
• As a key carrier, follow safe and secure training and processes.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.
• Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
• Interpret instructions, reports, and information; handle cash register operations accurately.
• Scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently, and climb ladders.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and their dependents may receive medical, vision, dental, and life insurance and other health benefits and programs.
• 401(k).
• Employee discount.
• Short-term disability.
• Long-term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Financial, education, and well-being benefits and programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager